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Racing games in video game history
Born in the arcades of the late 1970s, the racing game first pitted the player against the clock before becoming a genre in its own right. The move to 3D in the 1990s made it explode, splitting into two schools: fast, immediate arcade on one side, demanding simulation on the other.
Its milestones are many: Ridge Racer and WipEout embody arcade speed, F-Zero pushes anti-gravity to the extreme, while Gran Turismo turned driving simulation into a mass phenomenon. Alongside them, Sega Rally, Daytona USA, Mario Kart and Forza each defined their sub-genre.
For collectors, a few cult racers (Japanese imports, limited editions or rare versions on overlooked consoles) reach high values. On RomWize, every racing game is retested and re-rated for 2026, with its rarity index and collector value (loose, complete and new) by region; the 'by console' section above helps you find the best of the genre, machine by machine.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Racing games?
RomWize's ranking of the best Racing games is based on a dual score — the original-era rating and a 2026 re-evaluation — to highlight the titles that still stand out today.
Which Racing games are the rarest and most valuable?
For every Racing game, we track a rarity index and a collector value (loose, complete and new) by region. The 'rarest' section highlights the hardest titles to find.
On which consoles can you find the best Racing games?
The 'by console' section ranks platforms by their number of Racing games, so you can explore the best titles console by console.